Quadro FX 350 vs GeForce G205M
Quadro FX 350
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro FX 350 is positioned at rank 385 and the GeForce G205M is on rank 442, so the Quadro FX 350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 350
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G205M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G205M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce G205M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G205M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 350.
| Insight | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G205M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 350 and GeForce G205M
Quadro FX 350
The Quadro FX 350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 86 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce G205M
The GeForce G205M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 350 scores 86 versus the GeForce G205M's 92 — the GeForce G205M leads by 7%. The Quadro FX 350 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce G205M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350) vs 256 (GeForce G205M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G205M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 86 | 92+7% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 256+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+22% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 350 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G205M has 512 MB. The GeForce G205M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 350) vs 1 MB (GeForce G205M) — the GeForce G205M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 350 draws 189W versus the GeForce G205M's 16W — a 168.8% difference. The GeForce G205M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350) vs 350W (GeForce G205M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 16W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 5.8+1060% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G205M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #815 | #864 |
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